How Many Thai Employees Needed For One Work Permit?

[thailandpeter2]

I have been working with my thai company (i am the only foreigner in my company) for several years and we have four thai employees - the usual minimum number needed per work permit holder - on the company payroll. now i have heard that, if the foreigner holding a work permit is legally married to a thai citizen (wife) - as i am - only two thai employees are required on the company's payroll.

our company is located in bangkok. the information regarding only two thai employees needed was received from an acquaintance with a company upcountry. so, i wonder whether this regulation would also apply to a company in bangkok, or whether there are any differences depending on the company location (in which province).

anybody with information regarding this?

[PoorSucker]

Correct, only two employees required when married to Thai citizen.

Also only need 1 million Baht in capital vs 2 million Baht if not married to Thai.

[thaiphoon]

Correct, only two employees required when married to Thai citizen.

Also only need 1 million Baht in capital vs 2 million Baht if not married to Thai.

Yes, this is my understanding too.

[Moonrakers]

The minimum number of Thai staff needed for a WP is actually zero, the 4 (or 2) staff needed is only applicable when extending the non-immigrant visa based on employment.

My last work permit that I received was for a company with zero Thai staff. I then extended my single entry Non-O visa for 1 year based on marriage (not employment).

Things may have changed since of course though.

[PoorSucker]

Agree, never had to show any employees for my WP.

Though my WP is four years old, new applicants must show the required amount of employees.

[thaiphoon]

Yes, the rules changed about a year ago and, as said, new applicants must show the required amount of employees.

[britmaveric]

Actually thought the rule was paying the tax on the number of thai staff. So farang needs least 4 thai employees or pay the tax on 4 thai employees?

[PoorSucker]

Actually thought the rule was paying the tax on the number of thai staff. So farang needs least 4 thai employees or pay the tax on 4 thai employees?

Yes, Tax and social security receipts.

They can also come and take photos of your employees in their workplace.